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Colorado puts regulatory microscope on utility distribution system planning

Once as simple as wires and poles, today’s distribution systems can reflect a wide range of changing realities.

By Allen Best . 15 July 2019
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Critics say Massachusetts’ $1 billion clean energy bill not bold enough

The legislation would offer cities money to build microgrids, buy electric vehicles, and prepare for climate change.

By Sarah Shemkus . 17 June 2019
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Advocates want next phase of ComEd microgrid powered by renewables

Unlike the first phase, ComEd isn’t legally obligated to use renewables, but the company says it will seriously consider them as it reviews proposals.

By David Thill . 23 May 2019
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Could nuclear subsidies offer blueprint to save New Hampshire biomass plants?

A new proposal to prop up the state’s biomass power plants is modeled after nuclear subsidies in Illinois and New York.

By Bill Opalka . 15 May 2019
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Michigan lawmakers propose microgrid bill to boost resilience

The legislation would prohibit standby fees but allows an “equitable” cost of service charge by utilities.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 7 May 2019
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Can California reach its clean power goals? It's complicated

"It will be difficult (and costly) to reduce emissions, unless a wide range of options are available," a new analysis says.

By EnergyWire . 10 April 2019
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Maine lawmakers try again to get the state’s microgrid law right

Amid complaints that the state’s current law is unworkable, legislators revive a vetoed bill under a new governor.

By Bill Opalka . 25 March 2019
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Microgrid boosters hope Michigan ‘energy district’ will spur more interest

Consumers Energy plans to combine solar and storage in a 4-square-block project in Jackson, Michigan.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 13 March 2019
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Company pitches roving resilience to communities threatened by wildfires

An Indiana company says its mobile power stations offer a cleaner and more reliable backup for grid outages.

By Kevin Stark . 7 February 2019
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In the Midwest, technology not a replacement for transmission lines

Smart grid upgrades may offer less risk in some areas, but experts say conventional transmission projects are still needed in others.

By Kevin Stark . 23 January 2019